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Frailty

Exploring the association between Frailty Index and Knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older Chinese adults: A cross-sectional analysis of data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study

Na Zhu, Hongming Lin, Jia Yu, Rong Yang, Danhao Tao, Guoxin Huang, Da Qian, Yu Liu, Bingqian Chen

published 27 Mar 2026

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Study protocol to establish a prospective cohort for the study of phenotypic clusters, progression pathways, and outcomes of frailty and dependence: The CohorFES

Natàlia Garcia-Giralt, Diana Ovejero, Jose Antonio Carnicero Carreño, Anna Ribes, Pedro Abizanda Soler, Jose Antonio Serra Rexach, Francisco José García García, Montse Rabassa, Leocadio Rodriguez Mañas, Àlex Sanchez Pla, Mariam El Assar de la Fuente, Carmen Maria Osuna Del pozo, Inmaculada Carmona, María Ángeles Caballero-Mora, Virginia Mazoteras Muñoz, Elisa Belen Cortes Zamora, Almudena Avendaño Céspedes, Bárbara Agud Andreu, Fernando Gómez Galera, Jade Soldado-Folgado, Maria Cristina Andrés Lacueva, Xavier Nogués

published 26 Mar 2026

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Development and validation of a prediction model for long-term cognitive frailty risk in stroke patients based on CHARLS data

Shunli Zuo, Ning Liu, Jiaxian Wang, Jingling Li, Xiuyuan Zhu, Yuyang Jia

published 25 Mar 2026

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The modified 30-second chair stand test (m-30s-CST) is more sensitive than handgrip strength in detecting muscle strength changes and predicting physical performance in hospitalized geriatric patients

Walther M. W. H. Sipers, Martijn J.A. Rothbauer, Isis Ensink, Shannon Röhlinger, Audrey H.H. Merry

published 16 Mar 2026

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Study protocol for a multiarm, randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of community-based frailty rehabilitation to improve physical function in older adults: The OPTIMAL Fitness Trial

Alexandra Papaioannou, Courtney Kennedy, Justin Lee, Patricia Hewston, Caitlin McArthur, Shyam Maharaj, Jonathan Adachi, Pauline Boulos, Raja Bobba, Alexander Rabinovich, Brian McKenna, Lisa Palubiski, Dee Mangin, Lehana Thabane, Sharon Marr, Sharon Kaasalainen, Jean-Éric Tarride, Olga Theou, David Armstrong, Ahmed Negm, Michael Noseworthy, Kenneth Rockwood, Lisa Dolovich, Hajar Abu Alrob, Genevieve Hladysh, Karen Thompson, George Ioannidis

published 12 Mar 2026

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Hand grip strength and cognitive dysfunction amongst older Africans in Nigeria

Rufus O. Akinyemi, Oladotun Victor Olalusi, Gabriel Ogunde, Tolulope Akinyemi, Joseph Yaria, Olabode Oguntiloye, Ayotomiwa Fagbemi, Eniola Cadmus, Femi Popoola, Mayowa Ogunronbi, Dorcas Olujobi, Olaoluwa Famuyiwa, Joshua Akinyemi, Mayowa Owolabi, Roman Romero-Ortuno, Adesola Ogunniyi, Raj Kalaria, Brian Lawlor

published 27 Feb 2026

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A deep learning framework for gait-based frailty classification using inertial measurement units

Arslan Amjad, Agnieszka Szczęsna, Monika Błaszczyszyn, Jerzy Sacha, Magdalena Sacha, Piotr Feusette, Wojciech Wolański, Mariusz Konieczny, Zbigniew Borysiuk, Basheir khan

published 24 Feb 2026

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Developing and validating a frailty score based on patient-reported outcome 3 months after stroke: A Riksstroke-based study

Joakim Wallmark, Marie Wiberg, Marie Eriksson

published 20 Feb 2026

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Exploring the views and experiences of frailty and resilience among people experiencing homelessness in Ireland: A qualitative study

Thomas Cronin, Susan M. Smith, John Travers

published 19 Feb 2026

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Association between hospital frailty risk score, risk of sepsis and adverse outcomes across all adult ages

Huda Kutrani, Jim Briggs, David Prytherch, Claire Spice

published 13 Feb 2026

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Investigating patient navigator impact on older adults’ transitions from acute care: A randomized controlled trial with embedded qualitative component

Natasha Hanson, Tracy Freeze, Leanne Skerry, Kathleen O’Keefe, Chi Nguyen, Ravneet Somal, Karla Faig, Pamela Jarrett

published 04 Feb 2026

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How frailty index impacts death in chronic kidney disease: A retrospective observational investigation

Mengmei Xiong, Xiaoyan Lu

published 29 Jan 2026

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The effects of iTBS to cerebellar vermis on balance function in frail older people: A protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Zuoyan Liu, Neng Huang, Kehong Zhao, Na Long, Ruibao Fu, Xiuying Hu

published 22 Jan 2026

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